Author Bio
Chase BecotteHome Town: Nomads don't have home towns
Sports: A bunch
Games: Too many to list
Teams: Sixers, Flyers, Pirates
OS Username: ChaseB
Tags: PS3: Slizeezyc / 360: Slizeezyc
Saturday, September 10, 2011
If I'm judging sports games based on this generation of consoles, then NBA 2K stands above the rest. But if I think back to the beginning of this generation, it's hard to imagine saying such a thing. It's easy to forget now, but Live and NBA 2K went their separate ways back in 2005 when the Xbox 360 launched.
NBA 2K was coming off a couple "misfires" as the PS2/Xbox era was winding down with NBA 2K5 and NBA 2K6, which really just means these titles were good rather than amazing, and Live had peaked with Live 04 and Live 05. That being said, both engines were under fire for being a bit outdated as we entered the "next-gen" era. So what ended up happening with the launch of the Xbox 360 in 2005 was that gamers got two basketball games that were on divergent paths. The 360 version of NBA 2K6 was a high-res version of the PS2/Xbox game in many respects, and NBA Live 06 was a stripped down game with a new engine and a lack of modes. Again, it's hard to remember, but at the time I do remember many people saying, "Live might not be as good as NBA 2K this year, but it has the much more promising future."
And then the NBA 2K7 demo happened, and trailers like this one happened, and then it was over. NBA Live 07 was actually worse than Live 06 while NBA 2K7 served as the beginning of a gaming dynasty. Yes, the engine still got criticized a bit for feeling outdated, but a mix of signature style, graphical presentation and a renewed focus on refining and updating the game engine really began again with NBA 2K7.
Read More - NBA 2K Is the Champ
Thursday, September 8, 2011
10:38 AM - September 8, 2011. Posted by ChaseB. Written by Chase Becotte
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10:20 AM - September 8, 2011. Posted by ChaseB. Written by Chase Becotte
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
11:18 AM - September 7, 2011. Posted by ChaseB. Written by Chase Becotte
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
01:55 PM - September 6, 2011. Posted by ChaseB. Written by Chase Becotte
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10:28 AM - September 6, 2011. Posted by ChaseB. Written by Chase Becotte
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Take note with this video that we also try to point out some of the new jerseys in the game this year.
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08:43 AM - September 6, 2011. Posted by ChaseB. Written by Chase Becotte
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08:37 AM - September 6, 2011. Posted by ChaseB. Written by Chase Becotte
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Jayson Young checks in today with a review of Fitba, an Xbox Live Indie Game that is one part arcade and one part simulation. With a $3 price tag and a unique dual-analog control system, this title is one that is worth analyzing.
Read More - Fitba Review
Monday, August 29, 2011
02:28 PM - August 29, 2011. Posted by ChaseB. Written by Chase Becotte
Steve Bartlett is checking in today with the first of two NBA 2K12 previews we will be running on the site this week. Steve's preview is more focused on the NBA 2K12 Greatest mode, some presentation touches and a couple random insights.
(Later in the week, I will be writing a more in-depth preview focusing more on gameplay and the current NBA -- I had a bit more time with the game than Steve.)
Read More - NBA 2K12 Preview (Part One)
Thursday, August 25, 2011
01:59 PM - August 25, 2011. Posted by ChaseB. Written by Chase Becotte
All right so it might not be Charles Barkley, Iverson or Reggie Miller, but it's still yet another player being added to the NBA 2K12 NBA's Greatest mode.
Ronnie 2K, one of the marketing maestros over at 2K Sports, told everybody via Twitter that LaPhonso Ellis is now going to be a part of the '93-'94 Nuggets squad that infamously took out the Seattle SuperSonics in the one versus eight matchup in the first round of the NBA playoffs back in 1994. (Who doesn't remember Dikembe sprawled out on the court at the end of that series?)
It's rather unique to see players still being added to a game at this stage, but it might just be the nature of the beast when it comes to negotiating with individual athletes.
09:59 AM - August 25, 2011. Posted by ChaseB. Written by Chase Becotte
We have just posted an interview for Rugby Challenge, a rugby game that will be coming out later this year. In development by Wellington-based games developer Sidhe and published by Sydney based Home Entertainment Suppliers (HES), this title will be released with a career mode, real players and a host of other options on the PS3, Xbox 360, PC, and PS Vita.
Read More - Rugby Challenge Interview
Monday, August 22, 2011
02:49 PM - August 22, 2011. Posted by ChaseB. Written by Chase Becotte
You can all pretty much taste it at this point, right? Madden 12 is really close.
With that in mind, I wanted the staff to take one last look at the Madden 12 demo in this edition of Fact or Fiction. Beyond that, I wanted to get a feel for how hopeful or worried they are heading into the launch-day festivities.
Read More - Fact or Fiction: Madden 12 Demo Edition
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
04:43 PM - August 16, 2011. Posted by ChaseB. Written by Chase Becotte
One of our community members, Scott "ExtremeGamer" Burress, had a chance to head out to LA for the WWE SummerSlam community event. He had a chance to play WWE 12 quite a bit at the event, and he has a lot to say about the game.
Read More - WWE '12 Impressions From SummerSlam Community Event
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